Descripción:
Scholars have spent the past two decades researching Mexican hometown associations (htas). However, little is known about the variation in clubs organizational structure since studies are largely based on case studies from traditional sending states. Using original survey data, findings reveal that municipal authorities play a more prominent role in the formation of Mexican htas and local residents are more engaged in collective remittance projects than previously realized. Moreover, hta leaders are members of civic associations in both Mexico and the U.S. and maintain a sense of belonging to both societies, suggesting more flexibility in the construction of overlapping collective identities.